Vulnerability Description
hcmon.sys in VMware Workstation 6.5.1 and earlier, VMware Player 2.5.1 and earlier, VMware ACE 2.5.1 and earlier, and VMware Server 1.0.x before 1.0.9 build 156507 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 build 156745 uses the METHOD_NEITHER communication method for IOCTLs, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via a crafted IOCTL request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Vmware Workstation | 6.0.0.45731 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000054.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4177
- http://www.orange-bat.com/adv/2008/adv.08.17.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30737
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34373
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020715
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0005.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0944
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44539
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6262
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000054.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Apr/0036.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4177
- http://www.orange-bat.com/adv/2008/adv.08.17.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3761?
CVE-2008-3761 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). hcmon.sys in VMware Workstation 6.5.1 and earlier, VMware Player 2.5.1 and earlier, VMware ACE 2.5.1 and earlier, and VMware Server 1.0.x before 1.0.9 build 156507 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 build 156745 ...
How severe is CVE-2008-3761?
CVE-2008-3761 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3761?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Vmware Workstation.